Gu Xiaosu responded with a complicated tone, her heart heavy at the sight of her deceased fellow disciples.
However, it was they who had harbored killing intent first. If they hadn't attacked her, Xiao Ye wouldn't have annihilated them all.
As they traveled, righteous cultivators along the road cast fearful glances at Xiao Ye and his group of demonic cultivators.
Gu Xiaosu stood by Xiao Ye's side, observing with a hint of bewilderment in her eyes.
After going in circles, she had returned to Xiao Ye's side once more.
This time, perhaps, she would never be able to leave.
Xiao Ye held Gu Xiaosu close, as if they were an ordinary married couple.
On their way back to the Demonic Sect, he even picked flowers from the roadside as a gift for Gu Xiaosu.
Gu Xiaosu held the flowers in her hand, her gaze somewhat unfocused.
"Miss!!"
Just then, several ordinary cultivator figures appeared.
They spotted Gu Xiaosu and their faces lit up with joy, for these were the same cultivators Gu Xiaosu had saved from the spiritual beasts earlier.
Xiao Ye, clad in a coat of dark energy, turned his head, holding Gu Xiaosu in his arms.
Gu Xiaosu also saw the expressions on the faces of these cultivators freeze, then contort into shock as they drew their spiritual artifacts.
"Demonic Sect?! Miss, you've been captured by the Demonic Sect!?"
Holding their spiritual artifacts, these cultivators, suppressing their fear, attempted to rescue Gu Xiaosu.
Xiao Ye's true qi surged rapidly, exuding a dense aura of killing intent.
Gu Xiaosu hastily grabbed Xiao Ye's arm and exclaimed with urgency, "Husband, they are not bad people. Please let them go."
Xiao Ye looked at Gu Xiaosu with surprise. After a few seconds of silence, he said, "Since my wife is kind-hearted, I shall spare your lives."
Hearing Xiao Ye's words, the cultivators did not rejoice but instead looked bewildered. "Miss, you are actually from the Demonic Sect?"
The Demonic Sect was utterly despised by the righteous path. Gu Xiaosu suddenly felt an urge to deny it.
She was the saintess of the righteous path. Was her only identity now that of the Demonic Sect?
Seeing the sorrow on Gu Xiaosu's face, Xiao Ye projected a stream of true qi into the air, sending the cultivators flying backward.
Gu Xiaosu gasped slightly in surprise, but then heard Xiao Ye say calmly, "Wife, rest assured, I have spared their lives."
Only then did Gu Xiaosu breathe a sigh of relief. She and Xiao Ye returned to their residence in the Demonic Sect.
Xiao Ye whispered into Gu Xiaosu's ear, "One day, I will annihilate all the righteous path sects, and they will sing praises of our Demonic Sect, adoring you day after day."
"Husband, you have great ambitions in your heart?"
Gu Xiaosu's beautiful eyes shifted slightly; she still harbored feelings for the righteous path.
When the Demonic Sect and the righteous path clashed, it was a scenario Gu Xiaosu was reluctant to witness.
Xiao Ye smiled dotingly at Gu Xiaosu. "The Demonic Sect needs to develop, and we must show those hypocritical righteous factions who truly commands respect in this cultivation world."
Gu Xiaosu lowered her gaze, suppressing the turmoil within her heart.
She clasped Xiao Ye's hand and said softly, "Then, if… the Demonic Sect were to fight the righteous path, could you spare Zhengu Valley Sect?"
Xiao Ye looked into Gu Xiaosu's sincere eyes. Her kindness and her lingering affection for her sect were evident.
He said, "As long as Zhengu Valley Sect does not provoke the Demonic Sect, I can allow them to linger on."
Gu Xiaosu threw herself into Xiao Ye's embrace. "Husband, you are truly kind…"
She nestled in Xiao Ye's arms, wanting to whisper sweet nothings, a sweet smile gracing her lips.
Suddenly, Gu Xiaosu saw Xiao Ye's brow furrowed, his complexion turning pale.
She became flustered. "Husband?"
"It's nothing!"
Xiao Ye suppressed his injuries with his true qi and said to Gu Xiaosu.
Gu Xiaosu looked at Xiao Ye helplessly, not understanding what was wrong.
The demonic cultivators nearby informed Gu Xiaosu, "Madam, the Demonic Lord, upon discovering you were not in the sect, came searching for you while suppressing his injuries…"
Gu Xiaosu finally understood.
She examined Xiao Ye from head to toe, her hands covering his abdomen.
"Husband, quickly let me see if it's serious, let me see…"
Xiao Ye looked at Gu Xiaosu's frantic movements and pulled her into his embrace.
He chuckled, "Wife, we can check later. Are you sure you want to lift my shirt here?"
Gu Xiaosu's face instantly flushed red. She glanced at the demonic cultivators beside them.
These servants merely lowered their heads, pretending not to see them.
Gu Xiaosu glared at Xiao Ye with her watery eyes. "You're so glib."
"Wife, I feel truly unwell when I cannot see you."
Xiao Ye's expression suddenly became solemn, and he looked at Gu Xiaosu with a hint of sadness.
Gu Xiaosu's heart faltered. Her voice was very soft. "I'm sorry, husband, it's all my…"
If she hadn't deliberately run away, Xiao Ye wouldn't have exerted all his strength while his old wounds were still unhealed.
She leaned tenderly towards Xiao Ye and said very seriously, "I won't run away again. I will stay with you forever."
This was Gu Xiaosu's promise.
Seeing Gu Xiaosu's genuine smile, Xiao Ye naturally believed her. "Then, wife, you must keep your word. When we reach the Mahayana stage and ascend, we will be immortal lovers together."
Gu Xiaosu nodded her small head vigorously.
After returning to the Demonic Sect, she took even better care of Xiao Ye.
Gu Xiaosu personally brewed medicine for Xiao Ye to help him recover.
The demonic cultivators, witnessing the couple, were almost beginning to believe in love.
Gu Xiaosu no longer wrote letters to the Immortal Sect. She contentedly accepted her identity as Madam of the Demonic Sect.
Xiao Ye also allowed Gu Xiaosu to participate in some important matters, such as the development plans of the Demonic Sect.
However, Gu Xiaosu was rather soft-hearted and did not wish for bloodshed.
When it came to suppressing the forces of the cultivation world, she urged Xiao Ye to capture them alive as much as possible.
Xiao Ye occasionally heeded Gu Xiaosu's advice, capturing many righteous cultivators and imprisoning them in dungeons.
The Demonic Sect grew stronger, instilling greater fear in the outside world.
Gu Xiaosu gradually realized that Xiao Ye was becoming increasingly busy and had less time to accompany her.
She saw Xiao Ye sleeping in the main hall several times.
Gu Xiaosu gently approached Xiao Ye, carrying a bowl of chicken soup.
"Husband, don't overexert yourself."
Upon hearing Gu Xiaosu's voice, Xiao Ye would awaken.
He would always embrace Gu Xiaosu and kiss her.
Telling his wife, "I am not tired."
…
For some reason, Gu Xiaosu, outside the cycle of reincarnation, found herself tearing up at the sight of such tender moments.
Though she had no memory of this, why did her heart feel so full of sorrow?
Gu Xiaosu felt extremely bewildered. In her mind, these should have been unfamiliar fragments.
However, seeing how Xiao Ye cherished her, Gu Xiaosu couldn't help but feel her heart race.
Until she saw—
"Wife, I plan to erect a barrier outside the Demonic Sect for defense."
That day.
Xiao Ye returned with countless demonic cultivators. Gu Xiaosu went to the gate to greet them.
One-third of the demonic cultivators had tattered clothes.
Some were clutching their arms, appearing to have sustained serious injuries.
Gu Xiaosu was greatly alarmed. "Husband, did you encounter danger?"
Xiao Ye shook his head and pulled Gu Xiaosu into the house. He looked very serious and anxious.
"The barrier will be completed soon. I will give you the method to break it, so if I am not around, you can still allow the demonic cultivators to enter and exit freely."
Gu Xiaosu was startled. "Husband, why would you not be around?"